Healthy Thanksgiving recipes

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, friends and great food. This year, try making healthier alternatives to some of your favorite holiday dishes. The staff at Preventive Cardiology Program at Boston Children’s Hospital has researched some delicious and healthy recipes to put on your table this year. Remember, be creative and an extra side of vegetables never hurt anyone! APPETIZER: Butternut Squash Soup This year, instead of filling up on empty calories before the main meal, try eating a healthy soup! Ingredients A single (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 6 cups chicken stock Nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent. (About 8 minutes) Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender. (About 15 to 20 minutes) Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve. SIDE DISH: Roasted Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are full of vitamin A, folacin, potassium, calcium making them a healthy choice every time. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons good olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off ...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: All posts healthy eating thanksgiving with family Source Type: news